Family Medicine Residents Intentions to Provide Gender Affirming Care

Author(s)

Barr, Wendy Brooks, Fleischer, Sarah, and Peterson, Lars E

Topic(s)

Education & Training, and What Family Physicians Do

Keyword(s)

Graduate Medical Education, and JABFM Policy Brief

Volume

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

Based on a 2023 survey of second year family medicine residents, 29% report that they plan to incorporate gender affirming care (GAC) into their future practice with those training in states with legal restrictions on GAC being less likely to do so. By identifying and supporting future health care professionals committed to providing these services, policy makers and workforce planners can ensure that there are enough trained professionals to meet growing demand and ensure equitable access.

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